Imam Muhammad al-Baqir

Introduction Al-Baqir means “splitter of knowledge” He was called this because he used to be very knowledgeable and used to analyse things in great depth 5 th Imam

Imams 1.Imam Ali 2.Imam Hasan 3.Imam Husayn 4.Imam Zainul Abideen 5.Imam Muhammad Baqir 6.Imam Ja’far Sadiq 7.Imam Musa Kadhim 8.Imam Ali Ridha 9.Imam Muhammad Taqi 10.Imam Ali Naqi 11.Imam Hasan Askari 12.Imam Muhammad Mehdi

Family Father’s name:Imam Zainul Abideen Mother’s name:Fatima (daughter of Imam Hasan) Half-brother:Zayd

Young Life Born on 1 st Rajab 57 A.H. Grandfather was alive – Karbala in 60 A.H. Father passed away when he was still young Imam Zainul Abideen chose Imam Muhammad Baqir as his successor

Later life The group leading was called the Ummayads Imam Muhammad Baqir was asked about the currency at the time and said that one side should have “La illaha illallah” and the other side should have “Muhammadun Rasullullah) and this was accepted

Death Gained a lot of popularity Government at the time poisoned him as he sat on his saddle Passed away on 7 th Dhul Hijjah 114 A.H. Buried in Jannatul Baqi